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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.94, 3,293.82 and 897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.94, 3,293.82 and 897.38 is: 1,346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.94 : 3,293.82 = 897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.94/3,293.82 = 897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.94x = 3,293.82 × 897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.94x = 2,955,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,791.72/2,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.03

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